![Subsidised rice worth RM2.1mil seized from unlicensed warehouse in Sibu Subsidised rice worth RM2.1mil seized from unlicensed warehouse in Sibu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716367172_Beras.jpg)
Subsidised rice worth RM2.1mil seized from unlicensed warehouse in Sibu
KPKM said various grades of rice including imported white rice were seized during the operation which was found not issued with a license.
Wed May 22 2024
![Local white rice shortage: PM Anwar wants frequent monitoring, enforcement Local white rice shortage: PM Anwar wants frequent monitoring, enforcement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711005509_TBdsaijpg.jpg)
Local white rice shortage: PM Anwar wants frequent monitoring, enforcement
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said monitoring and enforcement approaches also required changes to ensure a more effective distribution of BPT.
Thu Mar 21 2024
![Early birds motivated by big discounts crowd Madani Cheapest Sale Early birds motivated by big discounts crowd Madani Cheapest Sale](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708057463_TBANWARIBRAHIM.jpg)
Early birds motivated by big discounts crowd Madani Cheapest Sale
Seafood items like squid, shrimp, and fish are offered at prices below the market rate.
Fri Feb 16 2024
![Govt to introduce Malaysia Madani white rice, available from March 1 Govt to introduce Malaysia Madani white rice, available from March 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695210348_TBberas.jpg)
Govt to introduce Malaysia Madani white rice, available from March 1
The government will introduce the Malaysia MADANI white rice priced at RM30 for a 10 kg sack on Feb 19 starting from March 1.
Wed Feb 14 2024
![Local white rice supply shortage issue easing - Mohamad Local white rice supply shortage issue easing - Mohamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695268579_stokberas.jpg)
Local white rice supply shortage issue easing - Mohamad
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu also said the local rice supply in the country has not yet been fully stabilised, as consumer demand remained high.
Mon Dec 18 2023
![India allows some rice shipments to Philippines, other importing countries India allows some rice shipments to Philippines, other importing countries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41696299258_TBBERAS.jpg)
India allows some rice shipments to Philippines, other importing countries
New Delhi will also supply non-basmati white rice to Nepal, Cameroon, Malaysia, Seychelles, Ivory Coast and the Republic of Guinea.
Thu Oct 19 2023
![Malaysia to call on ASEAN's main rice supplier nations to prioritise member countries Malaysia to call on ASEAN's main rice supplier nations to prioritise member countries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696395727_ChanFoongHin.jpg)
Malaysia to call on ASEAN's main rice supplier nations to prioritise member countries
Chan Foong Hin said the matter would be raised during the bilateral discussion sessions with the countries at the AMAF.
Wed Oct 04 2023
![White rice export restrictions: Talks held with Indian gov't reps - Mohamad White rice export restrictions: Talks held with Indian gov't reps - Mohamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51630739334_WhiteRice.jpg)
White rice export restrictions: Talks held with Indian gov't reps - Mohamad
The Indian PM Narendra Modi has sent representatives to discuss the issue on a government-to-government basis, said Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.
Fri Sep 29 2023
![Rice issue: Authority extension to KPDN only suitable if situation is critical - Mohamad Sabu Rice issue: Authority extension to KPDN only suitable if situation is critical - Mohamad Sabu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695291595_bekalanBeras.jpg)
Rice issue: Authority extension to KPDN only suitable if situation is critical - Mohamad Sabu
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu ordered local white rice supply to be immediately delivered to all supermarkets, not just to FAMA and LPP branches.
Thu Sep 21 2023
![Uncertain weather, disease, among factors cited for local white rice shortage Uncertain weather, disease, among factors cited for local white rice shortage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695210348_TBberas.jpg)
Uncertain weather, disease, among factors cited for local white rice shortage
The lack of local white rice became more apparent after the increase in the price of imported rice.
Thu Sep 21 2023
![Local white rice supply expected to stabilise within a month - Mohamad Local white rice supply expected to stabilise within a month - Mohamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694172988_TinjauBeras.jpg)
Local white rice supply expected to stabilise within a month - Mohamad
MAFS expects shortage of local white rice supply to stabilise following various intervention measures and continuous monitoring from govt.
Wed Sep 20 2023
![Ministry investigating students served only white rice with gravy under RMT programme - Radzi Ministry investigating students served only white rice with gravy under RMT programme - Radzi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642652353_DrRadziJidin.jpg)
Ministry investigating students served only white rice with gravy under RMT programme - Radzi
The Education Ministry is investigating a claim, which has been viraled on social media, of only white rice with gravy served for students under the Supplementary Food Programme (RMT).
Thu Jan 20 2022